Practical, neuroaffirming support for parents and caregivers.


About the WORKSHOP
Raising a young person with ADHD can be rewarding, exciting, exhausting, confusing, and hopeful all at once.
This two-part workshop is designed to give parents and caregivers an understanding of ADHD and the practical strategies needed to support a calmer, more successful 2027.
This workshop is open to all families in the community — you do not need to be enrolled in any Making Connections Toowoomba programs. Attendance at both the morning and afternoon session is necessary as the content is intentionally split with a shared light lunch to avoid overwhelm.
Overview
Across two interactive sessions, you will learn:
Part 1 – Understanding ADHD
9.30am to 12pm
- What ADHD is (and isn’t)
- The brain-based differences that drive behaviour
- Executive functioning in the real world
- How ADHD impacts emotions, follow-through, motivation, and daily routines
-Lunch 12pm to 12.30pm-
Part 2 – Practical Strategies That Work
12.30pm to 2.30pm
- Five evidence-based strategies you can use and adapt straight away
- Take-home checklists and templates for home and school
- Opportunities to set priorities for 2026 and reduce overwhelm
Details
Date: Saturday 16th January 2027
Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm
Location: In-person at Making Connections Toowoomba
Lawrence Street
(We'll email directions when you reigster)
Cost
$190 per person.
Includes:
- 4.5 hour workshop
- personal workbook
- lunch
Payment Policy:
Payment will issued after the workshop; however registration is confirmation that you will be attending. Workshop fees are non-refundable, except in the event that Making Connections Toowoomba cancels the session.
Please note that cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice will be charged in full. This policy helps ensure our workshops have sufficient enrolments to run and remain viable for our small business.
How to Register
Click HERE

Overview
Sometimes it’s the little things no one thinks to tell you that can make the biggest difference when starting a new school year.
This practical webinar is packed with simple tips, tricks and hacks to help families avoid unnecessary stress, wasted money and those frustrating “I wish I’d known that before!” moments.
We’ll look at some of the lesser-thought-of considerations around:
uniforms, fabrics, shoes, socks and spare sets
backpacks, lunchboxes and drink bottles
stationery, labels and organisation systems
sensory comfort and regulation supports
independence with everyday school items and routines
what’s actually worth buying — and what may not be
simple backups and workarounds that can save a lot of stress
small practical changes that can make mornings and school days run more smoothly
The focus is on realistic, affordable and doable ideas that can save families money, frustration and unnecessary pain and agony — before the school year even begins.
Details
Date: Friday 8th January 2027
Time:
- Primary School Webinar: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
- High School Webinar: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Location: Online via Team
You can join live or receive the recording.
Please note:
- You will need stable internet connection.
- You will be sent a link the day before the webinar.
- The webinar link will be sent to you if you can't make it in person and will last for one month.
Cost
$39 for one webinar
$69 for both
How to Register
Click HERE
Meet Your Facilitator
Fiona Goodall - Autism Consultant, Special Educator & Certified PEERS® Facilitator
Fiona has over 20 years of experience directly supporting young people in schools, as well as working alongside neurodivergent young people and their families.
She brings a practical, compassionate and neuroaffirming approach to helping parents better understand their child and feel more confident in how to support them.
With Term 3 being the time when preparation for Prep and high school really starts to ramp up, Fiona will help families focus on practical strategies they can begin using now to support a smoother, more confident transition.
You can read more about Fiona HERE

Why Attend?
Understanding
What sits behind behaviours you might be seeing.
Toolkit of Strategies
Learning practical ways to support your young person.
Reduce Overwhelm
You're not alone.
Learn with other people who 'get it'.
